💬 Opinion
Strengthening local government matters now more than ever
Mid Murray Mayor Simone Bailey calls for state and federal governments to do more to prop up South Australia's financially unsustainable local government sector.
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Mid Murray limits rate increase amid cost-of-living pressures
Homeowners are projected to pay a bit more in 2025-26 as the council continues to shore up its financial position.
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Murray Bridge council watch: Round House shed demolition roundly criticised
Plus councillors debate AI.
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Mid Murray makes available community grants up to $5000
Applications for 2025 Mid Murray Council community grants are now open for groups and organisations.
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Murray Bridge council awarded for cross-district collaboration
The Rural City of Murray Bridge has accepted two awards at the 2025 Local Government Professionals annual leadership excellence awards.
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Murray Bridge property rates will go up again in 2025-26
The city’s council has forecast a 4.8% increase in its draft budget for next financial year.
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Still waiting for your new bins? Here’s what to do
The Murray Bridge council has clarified its bin change-over process for residents amid widespread confusion.
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Community grant will help Mypolonga Primary School get their swings back
A student-led fundraising campaign has had a big win at this Murraylands school.
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Coorong property owners face huge rates increase in 2025-26
Homeowners can expect to pay an average of 25 per cent more next financial year unless they apply for an exemption.
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Coorong council wants more childcare options
Residents across the district are being invited to contribute to a feasibility report on services in the region.
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Murray Bridge council cuts travel costs: ‘It’s a bad look’
The Murray Bridge council will spend $2500 less than it had planned on travel to a conference in Canberra.
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Ten per cent of Coorong bins are being emptied for free – but not for much longer
Hundreds of property owners around the district can expect to receive a bill for their unregistered rubbish bins.